Monthly Archive: April 2011
Links – Syd Barrett Artwork Stolen | NPF is pleased to announce that, after a report yesterday of a Syd Barrett painting theft, the artwork has now been returned. The self-portrait (pictured right) was returned to Idea Generation gallery in London this morning via post after the thief must have had a change of heart. The painting was owned by Syd’s ex-girlfriend Libby Gausden who issued a heartfelt plea for its return. The painting was stolen from Idea Generation Gallery, 11 Chance Street, EC2, on Saturday afternoon between 2.15 – 3pm, returning on Tuesday morning. It is thought that the picture is undamaged. Lessons to Learn The theft of the painting from the gallery raises questions about the level of security afforded to the unique collection that people from around the world have contributed to in terms of loaning their prized and very much cherished pieces of music and popular...
Links – Syd Barrett Exhibition, London 2011 | Pictures of Syd Barrett Artwork and Paintings A Syd Barrett self portrait painting was stolen from London’s Idea Generation Gallery on Saturday 9 April, it was part of the ‘Syd Barrett Arts & Letters exhibition. Libby Gausden, the owner of the painting and a former girlfriend of Syd’s has issued a heartfelt plea for its return. A reward of £2,000 has been offered for information leading to the painting’s safe return – callers should contact Ideas Generation Gallery on Tel: 020 7749 6850. Syd Barrett painted the self portrait between 1961 and 1962 and gave it to Libby Gausden, his then girlfriend. This was the first exhibition to have shown the 31cm x 23cm painting. Libby Gausden said, “I am very upset at the theft of the painting, it has huge personal value to me and I am appealing for its safe...
Saw a very odd story indeed today on a website called Business Reivew in which they say, “At a press conference announcing the Rock the City festival, D&D East Entertainment officials have stated that the legendary Pink Floyd might hold a concert in Romania, next year, according to website realitatea.net. The organizers are, however, currently negotiating with the band.” I find that highly unlikely even in light of Nick Mason’s recent radio interview on BBC 6 Music in which he said he would like Pink Floyd to get back together and play a concert for a special occasion, much like Live 8. Pink Floyd have not played in Romania before although Roger Waters has performed in Russia in the past a few times. I find it highly unlikely that they would play in Romania! Anyway, what do I know! Please do leave a comment below to share your thoughts about...
http://www.mikedolbear.co.uk/story.asp?StoryID=2656 “Shine On You Crazy Dolbear…!” Here’s your chance to win a Paiste 2000 Reflections 14″ Thin Crash cymbal, signed by Pink Floyd’s legendary drummer Nick Mason, and raise a splash of cash for charity too. Mike Dolbear, founder of this very site, has come up with a clever idea for combining his love of fitness with his support of the Teenage Cancer Trust. He will be running in the Halstead & Essex Half Marathon on 8th May and everyone who sponsors him will be entered into a draw to win the donated cymbal. Mike was also involved in the recent Jordan Terris Memorial Drum Festival. “Getting to know Jordan”s parents, Kevin and Fiona, and watching the Teenage Cancer Trust film” he said, “I wanted to try and do more to help a charity that can”t afford TV advertising. I hope to do more of these fund raising events to...
